2026 Summer School to Work - Technical & Environmental Systems

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Problem-Solving : Strong desire to learn transform and apply theoretical knowledge into practical, lab-ready skills in tribological testing and non-destructive inspections. (and this could be showing once in this section). Communication Skills : Written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presenting findings, and working with teams. Teamwork : Ability to work well in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary teams.To be successful in this role you will need the following:Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hiringCurrent Enrollment: You must be a current student in high school or in a college/university interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.Able to work up to 19 hours per week during the academic yearTechnical & Environmental Systems (TES)TES is part of the Chief Technical Officer’s team at Cummins. We focus on how data, AI, and analytics can improve engineering decisions, support sustainability goals, and help the company plan for the future.This role is not hands-on mechanical engineering . Instead, it focuses on how data and technology are used to understand systems, track environmental impact, and support better decisions .What You’ll Learn and Work On 🔹 AI & Data in Real-World Decisions (Primary Focus)Learn how data and AI are used to guide engineering and business decisionsHelp organize and analyze data related to products, systems, or sustainabilityExplore how teams use dashboards, models, and tools to gain insights🔹 Sustainability & Environmental AnalyticsSupport work connected to Cummins’ sustainability goals (Destination Zero)Help track and understand environmental data such as emissions, energy use, or product impactLearn how data is used to measure progress and identify improvement opportunities🔹 Systems Thinking (How Everything Connects)Learn how different parts of a company connect through dataSupport work that looks across products, technologies, and business areas🔹 Collaboration & CommunicationWork with team members across data, sustainability, and engineering groupsHelp prepare simple summaries, visuals, or presentations to share insightsKey Responsibilities 🔹 Project Work (40–50%)Support 1–2 projects focused on data analysis, AI insights, or sustainability trackingHelp gather, clean, and organize dataCreate simple charts, dashboards, or summaries of findings🔹 Team Support (20–30%)Assist with data tracking, research, and documentationSupport ongoing team initiatives related to AI or environmental reporting🔹 Learning & Development (20–30%)Attend sessions on AI, data, sustainability, and how companies use analyticsWork with a mentor or buddy to build skillsParticipate in intern and team activitiesWhat We’re Looking ForHigh school senior interested in AI, data, sustainability, or technologyCurious about how data is used to solve real-world problemsComfortable working with numbers, patterns, or basic data toolsStrong communication and willingness to learnExperience with tools like Excel, coding, or data visualization is helpful but not requiredProgram HighlightsExposure to how AI and data are used in a global companyExperience working with real sustainability and environmental dataOpportunity to meet TES leaders and technical expertsParticipation in intern events and team activitiesEnd-of-program recognitionJob EngineeringOrganization Cummins Inc.Role Category On-site with FlexibilityJob Type Student - School To WorkReqID 2427675Relocation Package No100% On-Site NoCummins and E-VerifyAt Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.